panging

Definition of pangingnext
present participle of pang

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for panging
Verb
  • With the Boston Celtics in town, undoubtedly still smarting from the beatdown the Charlotte Hornets put on them earlier this month, the stage was set for another meaningful game in uptown.
    Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2026
  • Still smarting from the Winfrey experience, Netflix approached the couple to discuss how a potential book deal would impact the release of the docuseries.
    Matt Donnelly, Variety, 17 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Police were called to the area by witnesses who reported a woman was actively stabbing a man.
    Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
  • Delisle pleaded guilty to stabbing his father in April 2025 and lighting the family’s mobile home on fire in the 1000 block of 3rd Street North, according to a judgment of conviction.
    Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 15 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • With a stinging defeat in the rearview mirror, Charles Lee knows the task at hand for the Charlotte Hornets.
    Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 12 Apr. 2026
  • With their long stinging tentacles, these big siphonophores do seem like the most likely suspects.
    Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 3 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • With less threat of high inflation hurting the economy, a sustained drop in oil prices could convince the Federal Reserve to resume its cuts to interest rates to help the economy.
    Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
  • My head was hurting really bad.
    Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • This single-seater is powered by the same 1,350cc 75-degree V-twin mill from the 1390 platform that makes a neck-wringing 187 hp and 106 lb-ft (145 Nm) of torque.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 16 Apr. 2026
  • Back button hijacking is a way of wringing more pageviews out of visitors.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 14 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Meanwhile, Willson Contreras greeted Valdez with a first-inning solo shot to tie the game at 1-1, crushing an 0-2 sinker 394 feet into the Green Monster seats.
    Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 19 Apr. 2026
  • The Chicago White Sox broke out in a big way offensively Friday, crushing the Athletics 9-2 in front of a sellout crowd of 12,027 at Sutter Health Park.
    LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 18 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The rich, dark wood adds depth to the table setting without overpowering the dishware.
    Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2026
  • Raw Vidalia onions get time to show off their mild, sweet flavor without overpowering.
    Josh Miller, Southern Living, 8 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Think of it like a blender—feed scraps in slowly to avoid overwhelming the system.
    Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 12 Apr. 2026
  • Try to create an ongoing supportive dialogue about their feelings and offer them an open invitation to come talk to you when their emotions are overwhelming them.
    Laura Wheatman Hill, Parents, 11 Apr. 2026
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“Panging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/panging. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.

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